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Secret Wokingham
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Secret Wokingham
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The Berkshire town of Wokingham has over 1,000 years of history, and this history is interwoven with the bigger story of England. Underneath the vestiges of the modern town, it is still possible to uncover Wokingham’s secret past, which includes bull-baiting and highwaymen, breweries and medieval fairs. This book looks at the history of the town from its founding through to the current day, covering, among other things, Wokingham Town Hall and its unique form of governance, provisions for the poor and old in the Lucas Hospital almshouses and the Old Workhouse, poaching in nearby Windsor Forest, and Wokingham’s first cinema, The Electric Theatre. Wokingham’s medieval Rose Street and surviving ancient houses are explored, as well as the town’s oldest pub and its brewing history. The transformation of the town with the arrival of the railways is also examined.With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or disappeared historical buildings and locations, Secret Wokingham will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of this historic town in Berkshire.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
96
ISBN-13:
9781398104006
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1398104000
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Udg. Dato:
15 sep 2023
Længde:
13mm
Bredde:
234mm
Højde:
165mm
Forlag:
Amberley Publishing
Oplagsdato:
15 sep 2023
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